This raises some pertinent questions about the role of democracy as a system of governance that brings about development to a country. Fukuyama in his book Origins of Political Order postulates that for there to be democracy, rogue states must exist in the first place. However, too much democracy also leads to a gridlock that makes it impossible for things to move. This old wealth largely drawn from oil and gas (sixth and seventh globally), has been properly invested in health, education, and most recently infrastructural development. In conclusion, we can say democracy isn’t the only form of government that can bring about development.

Source: The Star April 09, 2021 03:45 UTC